I'm suprised I have any costumes at all

[blackcat452]

with all the CADD I have going on.  So I had some fitting issues with the italian gown and decided to do something else.  I fell in love with the elizabethan jackets I saw last year at costume con and decided to try one for myself. I wanted it to look upper class so I would still fit in with my friends that are copying portraits of nobles and queens, even though I was doing a less formal look.  I used the red velvet I was going to use for the other dress and decorated it with black braid and Venice lace.   I was lucky, because the "tudor tailor"pattern fit me with minimal adjustments.  It went together rather quickly, which is good because I didn't have much time.  I still need to finish the trim and put on the hook and eyes, but this gives you an idea of what I've been working on.

Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's beautiful! And you're going to look so smashing in that red! I predict your man will have some crazy competition by the end of the day with all the men following you around.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

"I'm surprised I have any costumes at all with all the CADD I have going on." Can I ever relate to that! XD The jacket's very pretty, I love the color! An Elizabethan jacket's on my own Eventual To-Sew List...I was thinking of doing one for this year, but the Ren Faire didn't end up working out for this season. Maybe next year!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Pretty!